Launches and sign-ups extra 21 August

Payment aggregator Global Cash Access has launched its interactive gaming payments service Everi, promising to “bridge the payments gap between land-based and interactive gaming”. The Everi product suite includes a payment system, digital wallet and productivity suite with each product acting as a modular feature, allowing operators to customise what they receive.

888poker has added its complete range of multi-table tournaments to its mobile app, available on Android and iOS mobile devices and tablets. The app update has been partnered with a new promotional campaign, awarding every user with a free tournament ticket to a free roll with a $50,000 prize pool.

Net Entertainment has released its latest mobile video slot, Reel Rush Touch. The title features wild substitutions, re-spins and free spins to provide players with 3,125 ways to win. “Developing Reel Rush Touch for mobile was the logical move after the positive response we have had from players enjoying the video slot,” said Net Ent chief product officer Simon Hammon.

Nigeria-based sports betting company Bet9ja is to formally launch in the country on 5 September. The company’s offering will go live both online and on mobile, providing betting for football, horse racing, basketball and tennis, as well as other sports. “We follow sports all round the globe, and we are the only company that provides odd betting on the Nigerian league,” said Bet9ja CEO Ayo Ojuroye.

Leisure and entertainment company Samvo has launched a new free bet offering dubbed Premier League Picks for affiliate partners during the 2013/14 English football season. New customers referred by Samvo affiliates will be offered a free bet equivalent to 25% of their initial deposit amount, to be placed on their predicted outright winner of the 2013/14 English Premier League.

Players will also be given the chance to top up this bet to 50%, 75% and 100% at various stages of the season, allowing players to gain a free bonus bet up to a total of £5,000.

Cashplay.co has announced a partnership with mobile gaming platform Nextpeer, enabling games developers associated with Nextpeer to integrate cash tournaments into their games. Nextpeer users will be able to challenge skill-based games opponents for real-money stakes using cashplay.co’s skill matching engine to ensure they’re matched with players of similar ability.

UK-based slots developer Realistic Games has released its latest three reel slot title, Hot Cross Bunnies. The single win line game features traditional arcade elements including nudges and a rewind feature if the best win is missed. “The features, striking graphics and crazy sounds will make Hot Cross Bunnies a sure favourite with slots fans, whatever device they choose to play it on,” said Realistic Games commercial director Andy Harris.

Online casino PlayFortuna has chosen to launch with Quickfire, powered by Microgaming. PlayFortuna will be able to select Microgaming casino offerings, with over 400 online games available. “We were impressed with the vast number of games available, the monthly release of new content and the platform’s simple integration process,” said PlayFortuna PR head Andrew Zinger.

Liver dealer platform EntwineTech has introduced high definition cameras to its live dealer tables as well as an additional Baccarat table to its offering. The company also confirmed plans to introduce 14 additional Baccarat tables by the end of the year, taking its table total to 25.

888Casino will sponsor the 2013 World Seniors Championship of snooker, due to be held in October. The event, which will be televised on Sky Sports, will see Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Jimmy White and defending champion Nigel Bond compete. “The feedback from our customers shows that snooker is one of their favourite sports which is why our sponsorship with our casino brand, 888casino, is a good match,” said 888 senior VP Itai Pazner.